{"id":"a82fdcee-a4c5-4922-84db-7c1e67ea3bce","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a82fdcee-a4c5-4922-84db-7c1e67ea3bce","source_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes/","title":"Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes","description":"These garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Restaurant-style mashed potatoes are totally doable in your own kitchen!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.saltandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes","item":"Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes","quantity":3,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream","item":"heavy/whipping cream","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup butter (1 stick)","item":"butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Pepper (to taste)","item":"Pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"For serving: chopped chives and/or parsley (optional, to taste)","item":"For serving: chopped chives and/or parsley","preparation":"optional, to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Peel the potatoes (or leave some/all of them unpeeled if you prefer, just make sure to scrub them well) and cut them into thirds. Add them to a salted pot of water and boil until a sharp knife easily pierces them."},{"number":2,"text":"While the potatoes are boiling, add the cream, butter, garlic, and salt & pepper to a small saucepan over low heat. Let it slowly warm through. The garlic slightly cooks, infusing the cream so the potatoes are more evenly flavored."},{"number":3,"text":"Drain the potatoes thoroughly and leave them in the pot. Slowly pour in the cream mixture and mash the potatoes using a hand-held potato masher. Mash until the cream has been absorbed and you've got a nice, smooth mash. Don't over-mash or they may end up gluey."},{"number":4,"text":"Serve potatoes with extra butter on top and some chopped chives and/or parsley if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:47.310955+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:47.310955+00:00"}